Literary Calendar

Among local literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):

Joan Opyr - Moscow Community News columnist returns with her latest novel, “Shaken and Stirred.” Today, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Tween Book Club - For youth in grades 4-6. Discuss “The Tale of Despereaux” by Kate DiCamillo, plus games and snacks. Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield, Wash. (509) 893-8320

Novel Destinations with Mark Twain - Destination is River Life; guest authors will share their particular corner of the territory. Part of Spokane County Library District’s Adult Summer Reading Program – Literary Series. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280; also Thursday, 2 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350, and 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley, (509) 893-8400.

Moran Prairie Library Book Club - “At Home,” by Bill Bryson. Thursday, 2 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340

NOOK Color Class - Thursday, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104

Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale - Proceeds support various library programs, activities and services. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m., Hicks Open Market Building, 12435 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. (509) 893-8250

Spokane Novelists Group - Strong critiquing of fiction only (novels and short stories; no poetry, nonfiction, memoirs, etc.). Bring five to 10 pages to read to the group and six to eight copies. Saturday, noon, Spokane County Library, Otis Orchards Branch, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. (509) 891-1695

Book Club Meeting - Drop by to discuss the latest pick. Saturday, 1 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206